Flintlock vs. Matchlock
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Difference Between Flintlock and Matchlock
Flintlocknoun
An early type of firearm, using a spring-loaded flint to strike sparks into the firing pan.
Matchlocknoun
Early type of firearm, using a smoldering piece of cord to fire the powder in the firing pan.
Flintlocknoun
a muzzle loader having a flintlock type of gunlock
Matchlocknoun
The gunlock used in such a weapon, having a slow smouldering match, see: slow match.
Flintlocknoun
a gunlock that has flint embedded in the hammer; the flint makes a spark that ignites the charge
Matchlocknoun
an early style of musket; had a slow burning wick that could be lowered into a hole in the breech to ignite the charge
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